The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2023

Useful Tools While you might not have a clear idea of the specifics of your business plan just yet (though it’s always worth thinking about), it will do you some good to brush up on the kinds of tools that are going to be useful for someone in your position.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Make sure you can legally start a business from home: Check zoning laws in your area and ensure your home is “zoned” for business practices. Identify any technology needs you may have (and whether or not you’re equipped to meet them) such as: High-speed internet with a reliable connection. Develop a Business Plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2019

For example, I come from a software background, and back in the early PC days, it could easily cost half a million dollars for a team of professionals to produce a commercial product. Now, with powerful high-level tools and open source software, winning smartphone apps can be built by a good hacker for a few thousand dollars.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Now, since all of this happens organically, tracking referral purchases gets pretty difficult (if not impossible) without having referral marketing software in place. Additionally, you can also request reviews or to conduct case studies with happy customers, turning your referrals into broader onsite marketing copy.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 16, 2020

But with the pandemic showing no signs of abating in the United States and elsewhere, they’ve been forced to rethink their business plans. While many businesses have taken to remote working like fish to water, some are struggling to come to terms with the new normal. Technical Challenges.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

By Brian Sutter, Director of Marketing, Wasp Barcode Technologies. Most entrepreneurs start a new business with dreams of success, but the unfortunate fact is that too many of them fail. Census Bureau showed the reality in hard terms – 400,000 small businesses opened and 470,000 SMBs closed their doors just last year.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

by David Zimmerman, CEO of LC Technology International . A home-based business should still function in some ways like a bigger firm. They of course need to be agile and adaptable, but home businesses should still have some formalized planning and structure. Review your Dynamic Plan.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

And do I fit as a Part-Time CTO , Technology Advisor , CTO Founder , Acting CTO ? Consider what Ryan Waggoner tells us How to Find a Technical Cofounder : When I was doing freelance development, I had about one pitch per week for an equity-only opportunity. Go to tech (or other relevant industry) events. Go to user groups.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 13, 2012

The data shows companies that build corporate citizenship into their business plan, make it part of the DNA of the business, see a return on their investment. Experts say that you must build corporate citizenship investments into your business plan and review your activities regularly to ensure you’re on track.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 22, 2020

million small businesses ? If you’re a business looking to expand, using iCloud can be a worthwhile investment. But without technical expertise, you might find not feel like using it because it sounds complex. But without technical expertise, you might find not feel like using it because it sounds complex.

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Up and Running

JULY 31, 2015

This week Peter and Jonathan talk to Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software, about lean business planning, strategy, tactics, specifics (milestones), and the forecast. Lean Business Planning by Tim Berry – (31:21). Preorder on Amazon.com – Lean Business Planning: Get What You Want From Your Business.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Well, it’s not easy being the Technical Support guy either. While the rest of us in the Marketing and Customer Service departments tend to get a lot of the fun sides of talking to our customers, that isn’t always the case with Tech Support. Josh Havener is part of our technical support team. Thanks Sue!

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

A venture feasibility study analyzes an idea from several perspectives: market opportunity, competition, resources available, resource gaps, financial viability, operational issues, intellectual property rights, development timeline and technology needs. Look honestly at all the pros and cons for this type of business venture.

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Up and Running

MARCH 15, 2021

You’ll be working your way through a host of tasks, like completing your IRS registration, looking for clients, pricing your services, and most importantly, choosing the right tax software. But with the sensitive data you’d be handling, a basic software program just won’t cut it. No installation needed. Data security.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 28, 2010

These posts and videos are about design, startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Business Plan vs Business Model – [link].

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Up and Running

MAY 16, 2017

You may have a sudden, overwhelming desire to spend to your heart’s content, but it is important to act responsibly and follow the spending plan laid out in your business plan if your business is to survive its critical early years. Take a moment and step back to review the business plan that you worked so hard on.

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VC Cafe

JULY 29, 2012

On “ Intelligence Is Overrated: What You Really Need To Succeed “, a research by Carnegie Institute of Technology shows that “ 85 percent of your financial success is due to skills in “ human engineering ,” your personality and ability to communicate, negotiate, and lead. ” Question: What is Human Engineering?

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 6, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Fall In Love With Your Business, Not Your Business Plan – [link]. Fall In Love With Your Business, Not Your Business Plan – [link].

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Of the 543,000 new small businesses started each month, approximately 52 percent of them are home-based. It’s no surprise really when you consider the primary reason for starting a business from home has to do with money (or lack thereof). It’s been proven that planning makes you more successful. Antivirus software.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The JOBS Act opened doors for major innovations in crowdfunding , and dozens of new funding websites have popped up to address the needs of specific types of businesses. Kabbage offers short-term cash advances between $500 and $50,000 to small businesses. If you’re looking for a grant…. If you’re interested in angel investment….

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

These days more than ever, as a business owner and entrepreneur, you need to innovate or die. This mantra is most true for any business in the technology sector. The pressure that a small business owner has to leverage innovation into growth is only emphasized by the difficult economic climate.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Half of Small Businesses Don’t Have a Website – [link]. Why some small businesses have pulled back from social media – [link].

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

His book — Surviving a Startup: Practical Strategies for Starting a Business, Overcoming Obstacles, and Coming Out on Top. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! You know, could you look at my business plan? See if the business model works, all these questions. And it doesn't have to be technology.

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Up and Running

APRIL 12, 2018

Objectively reviewing your finances is important, and this is a prerequisite to creating a forecast. Investors will want nothing to do with your company if you don’t understand your business’s financial needs and goals. Your business numbers and KPI’s (key performance indicators) should be available at your fingertips.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 5 Design Trends That Small Businesses Can Use in 2011 – [link]. How can crowdsourcing work for your business? How can crowdsourcing work for your business?

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 96

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small business tips: mobile technology, the iPad, and your business - [link]. New Business Plan Format is Concise and Personal - [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 98

Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). As media / communications professional my business chops were lacking. These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company.

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

What do you need to know about small business loans before you apply? You have a lot of options, and there are a lot of variables in the equation that determines whether you’ll qualify for the loan you’re applying for (or whether that loan is even a good fit for you and your business). Scott: Hi everybody.

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Small Business SBA Finance Bankruptcy 89

Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). As media / communications professional my business chops were lacking. These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Equity SBA Software Review 48

Up and Running

AUGUST 6, 2015

Without positive cash flow, all companies (and small businesses in particular) likely won’t possess the agility necessary to respond to today’s quickly evolving business landscape. And on top of that, one out of every five small business owners indicates that cash flow problems are actually the norm —not the exception.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 6, 2017

With time and attention scarce, it’s difficult for entrepreneurs and small business owners to upgrade or learn new skills. There are, of course, millions of published articles and blog posts about entrepreneurship, business, finance, and management. Learn how to market and brand your small business ?

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 6, 2014

As a small-business owner, you make hundreds of decisions every day—some of which will have a lasting effect on your business. Should be well-equipped with ample experience in your chosen industry where you’re creating your business (tech, e-commerce, fashion). Has expanded his or her business.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2019

It’s common to feel a bit lost or overwhelmed at this stage, but with this guide, you’ll gain confidence in your ability to create your new business entity and get back to the work you love. We’ll review some new language and concepts in this process, but once you’re done, you may never need to think about this stuff again. .

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Here’s an 11 step complete guide on how to start a business. Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Create a sales plan. Write a business plan. Although a business plan isn’t mandatory, it can help you to crystallize your ideas.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 30, 2014

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Video To Grow Their New Business written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. Your business plans are in place, perhaps you have sought out and won investors, and gotten a foothold in the market with your product. Is your product tech?

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Up and Running

MAY 6, 2015

Each week we discuss the latest news, resources and advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In this week’s episode we discuss: 10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan. We’re helping small businesses. Peter: One of the things they’ll ask you for is a business plan.

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Growthink Blog

MAY 2, 2018

Sadly, in most small businesses no distinction is made. The usual mind-set is frugality , whereby any “money out” no matter its potential strategic value is reviewed through a strict “minimization” filter - i.e. the lowest cost option being highly preferred. and software (Salesforce, Slack, QuickBooks, et al).

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